Tamil Nadu Prepoll 2016-Findings

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1 Q1: In the next few days, elections are going to be held in Tamil Nadu. Have you heard about them? 1: Heard : Not heard Q2: Will you vote in this election? 1: No : Yes : Don't know 21.7 a: (If yes in Q2) In this election will you definitely vote in any condition or is it possible that you may not be able to vote for some reason? Valid (%) Valid 1: Definitely vote : Might not vote for some reason : Don't know Total Missing 9: N.A Q3: If you had to vote tomorrow, which party will you vote for? 01: Congress (INC) : BJP : AIADMK : DMK : Puthiya Tamilakam(PT) 1.0 Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 1

2 06: Manithaneya Makkal Katchi : IUML : DMDK : MDMK : VCK : CPI : CPI(M) : Tamil Manila Congress (TMC) : Makkal Naala Kootani (MNK) : Tamizhar Munnetra Padai : BSP : PMK : Independent : NOTA : Any other Party : Don t Know : Blank/Refused a: (If voted in Q3) What is the reason for voting for the party you just voted for? Valid 01: For change/change of government/tired of AIADMK government 02: For status quo/keep the same government/retain AIADMK, government Valid (%) : For stability : I want my party/front to win/form the government : I am upset with DMK and Congress alliance in Tamil Nadu 07: I don t want the AIADMK, to win/to stop AIADMK from coming to power 08: I don t want the DMK/ Congress to win/to stop DMK/ Congress from coming to power Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 2

3 09: I do not want to waste my vote by voting for another party Valid (%) : Tamil Nadu will benefit from having same ruling party as the one in the Centre : A new party deserves a chance in Tamil Nadu : A new party deserves a chance in Tamil Nadu; fed up with AIADMK and DMK 13: I am satisfied with the Jayalalithaa/AIADMK government s performance/done good work : I support Jayalalithaa/like her/i want her back as CM : I am dissatisfied with the Jayalalithaa /AIADMK govt s performance/not performed 16: I am against Jayalalithaa/dislike her/i don t want to see her as CM : I am satisfied with the Narendra Modi govt : I support Narendra Modi/like him : I am against Narendra Modi/dislike him : I support Karunanidhi/like him : am against Karunanidhi /dilike him : I support Rahul Gandhi/like him : I am against Rahul Gandhi/dislike him : I am against Sonia Gandhi/dislike her : like the party, front/i m attached to the party, front/party, front is good 28: People of my caste/tribe/ethnic community/ religion support that party, front 29: The group or the faction in the village support the party, front 30: My family members are traditional supporters/voters of the party, front 31: I/members of my family have benefitted, or expect to benefit from the party, front : The party,front has good leadership : Party, front does good work/knows how to govern/ deliver/ has delivered Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 3

4 Valid (%) 34: The overall programme of the party, front is good : I like the candidate/candidate is good/candidate has done good work 36: People of my caste/tribe/ethnic community support that candidate 37: The group or the faction in the village support the candidate : We have family ties or good relations with the candidate : I/members of my family have benefitted, or expect to benefit from candidate : I am impressed by the candidate s personality : The candidate is accessible : For Tamil Nadu s development and growth : Party/candidate is capable of controlling inflation : Party/candidate will give employment/create jobs : Party/candidate will make roads/bridges : Party/candidate will work for farmers/agriculture/tea garden workers/plantation workers 50: Party/candidate is concerned about the poor/removing poverty : Amma schemes : Government s welfare schemes : Party s populist promises/freebies : Party is pro-poor : Tamil pride : To stop the communal forces/ For secularism : Party/candidate represents my caste/ community/ ethnicity/religion/ Party/candidate will work for my caste/ community/ethnicity/religion 60: Party/candidate is pro-women, good for women/ candidate is a woman : Party/candidate is concerned about women s safety/will reduce crime against women : Fed up with corruption : Fed up with price rise Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 4

5 Valid (%) 64: Poor management of floods in Chennai : For Liquor ban : Against Liquor ban : Other reasons not mentioned above : No response Total Missing 99: Not applicable as did not vote b: (If voted in Q3) On the day of voting will you vote for the same party which you voted now or your decision may change? Valid (%) Valid 1: Vote for the same party : May change : Don't know Total Missing 9: N.A c: (If decision may change) What would be the reason why your decision might change? Valid (%) Valid 01: Depends on who does better campaigning : Jayalalithaa, AIADMK s campaigning : Karunanidhi/ Stailin, DMK s campaigning : Vijaykanth/PWF campaigning : I could change my vote depending on who is winning the election 07: If a candidate/party approches me personally, I could change my decision 08: If my community/ leader/caste/ family decide at the last moment to vote for someone else Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 5

6 09: If a party /candidate make some interesting last minute promise Valid (%) : If a party /candidate offers me liquor : If a party /candidate offers me money : If a party /candidate offers me money & Liquor : Any candidate specific consideration : Any last minute incident : Other reason : Can't say Total Missing 99: N.A Q4: In this election, have you participated in the following activities? a: Contributed or collected money 1: No : Yes : No response b: Attended election meetings/rallies 1: No : Yes : No response c: Participated in door to door canvassing Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 6

7 1: No : Yes : No response d: Distributed election leaflets or put up posters 1: No : Yes : No response Q5: Has any candidate, party worker or canvasser come to your house during the election campaign to ask for your vote? 1: No : Yes : No response a(i): (If yes) From which party/parties? (1st party) Valid (%) Valid 01: Congress (INC) : BJP : AIADMK : DMK : Puthiya Tamilakam(PT) : Manithaneya Makkal Katchi : DMDK : MDMK : VCK Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 7

8 Valid (%) 12: CPI(M) : Tamil Manila Congress (TMC) : Makkal Naala Kootani (MNK) : BSP : Any other Party : Don t Know Total Missing 99: Blank/Refused a(ii): (If yes) From which party/parties? (2nd party) Valid (%) Valid 01: Congress (INC) : BJP : AIADMK : DMK : Manithaneya Makkal Katchi : DMDK : MDMK : VCK : CPI(M) : Makkal Naala Kootani (MNK) : BSP : Any other Party : Don t Know Total Missing 99: Blank/Refused Q6: Has any party or candidate contacted you or a family member through a phone call or recorded voice or SMS or Whatsapp during the campaign? Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 8

9 1: No : Yes : No response a(i): (If yes) From which party/parties? (1st party) Valid (%) Valid 01: Congress (INC) : BJP : AIADMK : DMK : Puthiya Tamilakam(PT) : DMDK : MDMK : VCK : BSP : Any other Party : Don t Know Total Missing 99: Blank/Refused a(ii): (If yes) From which party/parties? (2nd party) Valid (%) Valid 01: Congress (INC) : BJP : AIADMK : DMK : DMDK : MDMK : VCK : Don t Know Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 9

10 Valid (%) Total Missing 99: Blank/Refused Q7: People have different considerations while deciding whom to vote for. What will matter to you more while deciding whom to vote for in the upcoming election - party/front, local candidate or the chief ministerial candidate? 1: Party/front : Local candidate : Chief ministerial candidate : Others : Can't say Q8: After this election who would you prefer as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu? 01: J. Jayalalithaa : M. Karunanidhi : Stalin : O Pannerselvam : Vijaykanth : Vaiko : Anbumani Ramadoss : M K Azhagiri : Kanimozhi : Dayanidhi Maran : EVKS Elangovan : Dr. Tamilsai Sondrajan : C K Tamilarasan : U Thaniarasu : Thameeum Ansari 2.1 Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 10

11 19: Karunas : Any other AIADMK leader : Any other DMK leader : Any other BJP leader : Any other Congress leader : Any other names from other : Can t Say/D.K Q9: Who did you vote for in the Lok Sabha election held in 2014? I mean the MP elections for electing the Central Government in Delhi? 01: Congress (INC) : BJP : AIADMK : DMK : Puthiya Tamilakam(PT) : IUML : DMDK : MDMK : VCK : CPI : CPI(M) : Makkal Naala Kootani (MNK) : BSP : PMK : NOTA : Any other Party : No answer : did not vote Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 11

12 Q10: What is your assessment of the performance of the Narendra Modi-led NDA Government at the Centre during the last two years would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with it? 1: Fully satisfied : Somewhat satisfied : Somewhat dissatisfied : Fully dissatisfied : No response Q11: What is your assessment of the performance of the AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu in the last five years? Would you say that you have been satisfied or dissatisfied with it? 1: Fully satisfied : Somewhat satisfied : Somewhat dissatisfied : Fully dissatisfied : No response Q12: How would you rate Jayalalithaa's performance as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has it been very good, good, bad or very bad? 1: Very good : Good : Bad : Very bad : Can't say Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 12

13 Q13: During the last two- three years have you or any of your family members benefited from any Government scheme? 1: No : Yes : No response a: (If yes) Which scheme did you benefit from the most? Valid (%) Valid 01: Marriage Yojna : 100 day work plan (NREGA) : Mixer & Grinder Yojna : Two Children Plan : Flood Relief : Insurance : Mini Bus/Free Pass : Amma Scheme (Amma Pharmacy, Water, Cement canteen.) : Indira Awas Yojna : Others : Don't know Total Missing 99: N.A b: (If yes in Q13) And who would you give credit for it - the Central govt., the State govt., local politicians /party worker, or local bureaucrat/government officer? Valid (%) Valid 1: Central government : State government : Local politician/party work Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 13

14 Valid (%) 4: Local bureaucrat/govt. officer : No response Total Missing 9: N.A c: (If yes in Q13) In order to avail of these benefits did you get help from any one? Valid (%) Valid 1: No : Yes : No response Total Missing 9: N.A d: (If yes to Q13c) Whose help did you get? Valid (%) Valid 0: Any Government servant : Social Worker : Local leader/party worker : Sarpanch/ Gram Panchayat Member : Any other elected representative : Relative : Others : No response Total Missing 9: N.A Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 14

15 Q14: While deciding whom to vote for in this assembly elections, what will be the single most important election issue for you? 01: Change of government/tired of AIADMK rule : Stability/Status quo/give AIADMK another chance : Strong stable government/ single party majority : To give BJP a chance : To ensure BJP wins/want to see a BJP government/vote for BJP : To ensure AIADMK wins/want to see AIADMK government/vote for AIADMK : To ensure DMK wins/want to see DMK government/vote for DMK : Support for Narendra Modi : Oppose Narendra Modi : Support for Jayalalithaa/ want her as CM : Oppose Jayalalithaa /don t want her as CM : Support for Karunanidhi/ want her as CM : Oppose Karunanidhi /don t want her as CM : Tamil Nadu will benefit from having same ruling party as the one in the Centre : Development/ vikaas (general) of the state : There has been development /Tamil Nadu developed under AIADMK/ Good governance by AIADMK government : Lack of development/ poor governance by AIADMK government : Good governance by Modi government : My local candidate has performed : Housing : Supply of electricity : Supply of water : Good condition of Roads/Highways : Bad condition of Roads/Highways : Infrastructure, amenities in cities : Public transport facilities/buses : Neglect of my area/region : Sanitation/toilets/Swachhata/ Lack of cleanliness/sanitation/ choking of Sewers/Drain 7.2 Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 15

16 Health and Education 31: Educational facilities/schools/colleges : Hospital and health facilities/medical treatment : Amma schemes : Government s welfare schemes : Party s populist promises/freebies : Party is pro-poor : Corruption (in general) : Corrupt public services/ government officers/bribery : Corrupt politicians : Corrupt Congress AIADMK leaders : Corrupt Modi government/bjp leaders : Corrupt leaders from other parties : Price rise/inflation : Poverty/ exploitation of poor/neglect to the poor : Lack of food, clothing/hunger/starvation/malnutrition : Economic inequality/gap between rich and poor/income gap : Population rise/too many people/overcrowding : Unemployment/no jobs/no jobs for youth : Lack of industry/factories/manufacturing : Farmer suicide/farming distress/rural distress/drought : Agricultural crises : Neglect of rural areas : Lack of irrigation facilities : Tamil pride : Communalism/discrimination on the basis of religion/ to stop the communal forces/for secularism : Hindu-Muslim tension/other inter religious conflicts/disharmony/riots : Rising intolerance in society : Hindutva/Hindu pride : Cow slaughter : Appeasement of Muslims : Religious conversions 2.0 Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 16

17 64: Fear of Muslims/too many Muslims/Muslim population is rising in Tamil Nadu : Casteism/discrimination on the basis of caste : Climate change : Alcoholism/Drug addiction : For liquor prohibition : Against liquor prohibition : Crime against old people : Rising crime rate : Discrimination against women : Crime against women/women are not safe : Any other issue : Don't know /Can t say/no response Q15: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with each one of them? a: Narendra Modi has not lived up to his promise of bringing acche din 1: Fully agree : Somewhat agree : Somewhat disagree : Fully disagree : No response b: Jayalalithaa always treats her political allies badly 1: Fully agree : Somewhat agree : Somewhat disagree Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 17

18 4: Fully disagree : No response c: For the development of the State, the ruling party at the Centre and the State should be the same 1: Fully agree : Somewhat agree : Somewhat disagree : Fully disagree : No response d: Modi government is an anti-student government 1: Fully agree : Somewhat agree : Somewhat disagree : Fully disagree : No response e: Jayalalithaa is arrogant and intolerant of criticism 1: Fully agree : Somewhat agree : Somewhat disagree : Fully disagree : No response Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 18

19 f: There is not much difference between the AIADMK and DMK when it comes to governance 1: Fully agree : Somewhat agree : Somewhat disagree : Fully disagree : No response g: Karunanidhi is too old to become the Chief Minister 1: Fully agree : Somewhat agree : Somewhat disagree : Fully disagree : No response h: There s nothing wrong in Karunanidhi promoting his family members in politics 1: Fully agree : Somewhat agree : Somewhat disagree : Fully disagree : No response Q16: During the last four-five years, do you think you have become more religious than before, less religious or there has been no change? Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 19

20 1: More religious : Less religious : No Change : Can't say Q17: In your opinion how corrupt is the AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu - very corrupt, somewhat corrupt or not corrupt at all? 1: Very corrupt : Somewhat corrupt : Not at all corrupt : No response Q18: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with each one of them? a: To promote Tamil language and culture, AIADMK govt has done more than any other government 1: Fully agree : Somewhat agree : Somewhat disagree : Fully disagree : No response b: Tamil Nadu Govt. should be concerned about the issues of Tamils in Sri Lanka 1: Fully agree : Somewhat agree Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 20

21 3: Somewhat disagree : Fully disagree : No response c: Tamil language is under threat from Hindi language 1: Fully agree : Somewhat agree : Somewhat disagree : Fully disagree : No response d: Marriage of boys and girls from different castes should be banned 1: Fully agree : Somewhat agree : Somewhat disagree : Fully disagree : No response e: Protests against the Kudankulam nuclear power plant were justified 1: Fully agree : Somewhat agree : Somewhat disagree : Fully disagree : No response Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 21

22 f: Now There is nothing wrong in naming government schemes after the chief minister 1: Fully agree : Somewhat agree : Somewhat disagree : Fully disagree : No response g: Government should take more responsibility to ensure that the poor are provided for 1: Fully agree : Somewhat agree : Somewhat disagree : Fully disagree : No response Q19: If we compare the present AIADMK government of Jayalalithaa in Tamil Nadu with the earlier DMK government of Karunanidhi, which one of the two is better in your opinion? 1: Present AIADMK government : Earlier DMK government : Both equally good : Both equally bad : No opinion/don't know Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 22

23 Q20: DMDK leader Vijayakanth has tied up with the People s Welfare Front comprising MDMK, VCK and the Left parties for this election. In your opinion was his decision to tie up with them a correct one or should he have tied up with some other party or front? 1: Decision correct : Should have tied up with someone else : Contested elections alone : Can't say a: (If someone else) Which party or front should he have tied up with according to you? Valid (%) Valid 1: AIADMK : DMK/DMK-Congress : BJP : Others : Can't say Total Missing 9: N.A Q21: How would you rate Karunanidhi as a leader of Tamil Nadu? Would you say he is very corrupt, somewhat corrupt, honest, or very honest? 1: Very corrupt : Somewhat corrupt : Honest : Very honest : Can't say/don't know Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 23

24 Q22: How would you rate Jayalalitha as a leader of Tamil Nadu? Would you say she is very corrupt, somewhat corrupt, honest, or very honest? 1: Very corrupt : Somewhat corrupt : Honest : Very honest : Can't say/don't know Q23: Who do you think is best suited to be M.Karunanidhi s successor in the DMK? 1: MK Stalin : MK Azhagiri : Kanimozhi : Dayanidhi Maran : Others : No opinion Q24: I will read out four statements related to the issue of liquor prohibition in Tamil Nadu. Which one of them do you agree with the most? 1: There should be total prohibition on the sale and consumption of liquor in Tamil Nadu immediately 2: There should be total prohibition on the sale and consumption of liquor in Tamil Nadu but in a phased manner 3: There should be a ban on the sale and consumption of country liquor in Tamil Nadu but not on foreign liquor 4: There should not be any ban at all on the sale and consumption of liquor in Tamil Nadu : Can't say Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 24

25 a: (If 1/2/3 in Q24) Then why do you want a ban on liquor? Valid (%) Valid 0: Economic problems in the house due to alcohol : Beatings in the house everyday/domestic violence : Bad for health : Social standing gets affected : Tension in area around the house : I don t drink : Religious reasons : Others : Can't say Total Missing 9: N.A Q25: Who do you hold responsible for the floods in Chennai? Valid (%) Valid 01: ADMK/ADMK government /Jayalalithaa : DMK/Karunanidhi/Stalin : City corporation : Haphazard development : Man made disaster : Construction on river basin/ignoring environment : People : Excessive rain/nature : God : Others : Can t say Total Missing 99: NA Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 25

26 Q26: Which one party is best suited to address the concerns of the following groups or people a: Fishermen 01: Congress (INC) : BJP : AIADMK : DMK : Puthiya Tamilakam(PT) : Manithaneya Makkal Katchi : IUML : DMDK : MDMK : VCK : CPI : CPI(M) : Tamil Manila Congress (TMC) : Makkal Naala Kootani (MNK) : Tamizhar Munnetra Padai : Indiya Jananayaka Katchi (IJK) : BSP : PMK : Any other Party : Can't say b: Farmers 01: Congress (INC) : BJP : AIADMK : DMK : Puthiya Tamilakam(PT) 2.1 Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 26

27 06: Manithaneya Makkal Katchi : IUML : DMDK : MDMK : VCK : CPI : CPI(M) : Tamil Manila Congress (TMC) : Makkal Naala Kootani (MNK) : Tamizhar Munnetra Padai : Indiya Jananayaka Katchi (IJK) : BSP : PMK : Any other Party : Can't say c: Women 01: Congress (INC) : BJP : AIADMK : DMK : Puthiya Tamilakam(PT) : Manithaneya Makkal Katchi : IUML : DMDK : MDMK : VCK : CPI : CPI(M) : Tamil Manila Congress (TMC) 1.0 Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 27

28 14: Makkal Naala Kootani (MNK) : Tamizhar Munnetra Padai : Indiya Makkal Kalvi Munnetra Kazhagam (IMKMK) : Indiya Jananayaka Katchi (IJK) : BSP : PMK : Any other Party : Can't say d: Dalits 01: Congress (INC) : BJP : AIADMK : DMK : Puthiya Tamilakam(PT) : Manithaneya Makkal Katchi : IUML : DMDK : MDMK : VCK : CPI : CPI(M) : Tamil Manila Congress (TMC) : Makkal Naala Kootani (MNK) : Tamizhar Munnetra Padai : Tamil Puligal : Indiya Jananayaka Katchi (IJK) : BSP : PMK : Independent 1.0 Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 28

29 97: Any other Party : Can't say e: Tamils in Srilanka 01: Congress (INC) : BJP : AIADMK : DMK : Puthiya Tamilakam(PT) : Manithaneya Makkal Katchi : IUML : DMDK : MDMK : VCK : CPI : CPI(M) : Tamil Manila Congress (TMC) : Makkal Naala Kootani (MNK) : Tamizhar Munnetra Padai : Tamil Puligal : Indiya Jananayaka Katchi (IJK) : BSP : PMK : Independent : Any other Party : Can't say f: Banning the sale and consumption of alcohol Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 29

30 01: Congress (INC) : BJP : AIADMK : DMK : Puthiya Tamilakam(PT) : Manithaneya Makkal Katchi : IUML : DMDK : MDMK : VCK : CPI : CPI(M) : Tamil Manila Congress (TMC) : Makkal Naala Kootani (MNK) : Tamizhar Munnetra Padai : Tamil Puligal : Indiya Jananayaka Katchi (IJK) : BSP : PMK : Independent : Any other Party : Can't say g: Making cities more livable 01: Congress (INC) : BJP : AIADMK : DMK : Puthiya Tamilakam(PT) : Manithaneya Makkal Katchi 6.2 Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 30

31 07: IUML : DMDK : MDMK : VCK : CPI : CPI(M) : Tamil Manila Congress (TMC) : Makkal Naala Kootani (MNK) : Tamizhar Munnetra Padai : Tamil Puligal : Indiya Jananayaka Katchi (IJK) : BSP : PMK : Any other Party : Can't say h: Giving free wifi in public spaces 01: Congress (INC) : BJP : AIADMK : DMK : Puthiya Tamilakam(PT) : Manithaneya Makkal Katchi : IUML : DMDK : MDMK : VCK : CPI : CPI(M) : Tamil Manila Congress (TMC) 2.0 Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 31

32 14: Makkal Naala Kootani (MNK) : Indiya Jananayaka Katchi (IJK) : BSP : PMK : Independent : Any other Party : Can't say i: Creating more jobs 01: Congress (INC) : BJP : AIADMK : DMK : Puthiya Tamilakam(PT) : Manithaneya Makkal Katchi : IUML : DMDK : MDMK : VCK : CPI : CPI(M) : Tamil Manila Congress (TMC) : Makkal Naala Kootani (MNK) : Tamizhar Munnetra Padai : Indiya Jananayaka Katchi (IJK) : BSP : PMK : Independent : Any other Party : Can't say Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 32

33 Q27: While voting in an election how much importance do you give to the promises which parties make in their manifestos a lot, somewhat or not at all? 1: A lot : Somewhat : None at all : Don t read manifestoes : Can t say Q28: How often do you drink alcohol daily, few times a week, few times a month, very rarely or never? 1: Daily : Few times a week : Few times a month : Very rarely : Never : No response Q29: In the last 1-2 years have you or any of your family member opened a bank account through a govt scheme (Jan Dhan Yojana)? 1: No : Yes : N response Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 33

34 Q30: Have you heard about the following schemes? a: Scheme for making home (Indira/Rajiv Awas Yojna) 1: Heard : Not heard a(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from this? Valid (%) Valid 1: Benefited : Not benefited : No response Total Missing 9: N.A b: Rozgar Guarantee Yojana (MNREGA) 1: Heard : Not heard b(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from this? Valid (%) Valid 1: Benefited : Not benefited : No response Total Missing 9: N.A Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 34

35 c: Free medical facilities (National Rural Health Mission) 1: Heard : Not heard c(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from this? Valid (%) Valid 1: Benefited : Not benefited : No response Total Missing 9: N.A d: Pension money (old age, widow, disabilities etc.) 1: Heard : Not heard d(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from this? Valid (%) Valid 1: Benefited : Not benefited : No response Total Missing 9: N.A Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 35

36 e: Public distribution system (PDS) 1: Heard : Not heard e(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from this? Valid (%) Valid 1: Benefited : Not benefited : No response Total Missing 9: N.A f: Amma canteen/amma unavagam 1: Heard : Not heard f(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from this? Valid (%) Valid 1: Benefited : Not benefited : No response Total Missing 9: N.A Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 36

37 Q31: The MGNREGA guarantees that the government will provide up to 100 days paid manual employment a year for any household in a rural area which demands it. To what extent do you think it helps the poor - not at all, to some extent or a great deal? 1: Not at all : To some extent : A great deal : Don't know Q32: Have you read the election manifestoes of the following parties or fronts for this election? a: AIADMK 1: No : Yes : Not read but heard of promises : Can't say b: DMK 1: No : Yes : Not read but heard of promises : Can't say c: PWF/DMDK/Left 1: No : Yes Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 37

38 3: Not read but heard of promises : Can't say d: Congress 1: No : Yes : Not read but heard of promises : Can't say e: BJP 1: No : Yes : Not read but heard of promises : Can't say f: PMK 1: No : Yes : Not read but heard of promises : Can't say Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 38

39 Q33: Do you know who Rohith Vemula is? 1: Correct : Incorrect : Not heard Q34: Do you know who Kanhaiya Kumar is? 1: Correct : Incorrect : Not heard Q35: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the Jayalalithaa government in the state in the last five years. Do you think that the following have improved or deteriorated? a: Condition of roads 1: Improved : Remained-same : Deteriorated : Can't say b: Supply of electricity 1: Improved : Remained-same : Deteriorated : Can't say Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 39

40 c: Supply of drinking water 1: Improved : Remained-same : Deteriorated : Can't say d: Quality of education in government schools 1: Improved : Remained-same : Deteriorated : Can't say e: Medical facilities in government hospitals 1: Improved : Remained-same : Deteriorated : Can't say f: Law & order situation 1: Improved : Remained-same Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 40

41 3: Deteriorated : Can't say g: Public bus/public transportation services 1: Improved : Remained-same : Deteriorated : Can't say Q36: Now I would like to know your opinion about the coalition government. Some people believe that there is no harm in coalition govt. Others believe that in special circumstances there is no alternative to it. While, for others, coalition governments are not good for the state in any case. What is you opinion in this regard? 1: There is no harm : Acceptable in special circumstances : Not good in any case : Can't say/don't know Q37: Suppose there were no alliances and all the parties were contesting election separately, which party would you have voted for? 00: Will not vote : Congress (INC) : BJP : AIADMK : DMK : Puthiya Tamilakam(PT) 5.2 Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 41

42 06: Manithaneya Makkal Katchi : IUML : DMDK : MDMK : VCK : CPI : CPI(M) : Tamil Manila Congress (TMC) : Makkal Naala Kootani (MNK) : Tamizhar Munnetra Padai : BSP : PMK : Independent : Any other Party : Can't say : No response Q38: Have you heard of the following schemes and programmes? a: Prime Minister Suraksha Bima Yojana schemes and programmes 1: Heard : Not heard a(a): (If heard) Are they effective or not effective? Valid (%) Valid 1: Effective : Not-effective : No response Total Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 42

43 Valid (%) Missing 9: N.A b: Swachh Bharat schemes and programmes 1: Heard : Not heard b(a): (If heard) Are they effective or not effective? Valid (%) Valid 1: Effective : Not-effective : No response Total Missing 9: N.A c: Digital India scheme and programmes 1: Heard : Not heard c(a): (If heard) Are they effectve or not effective? Valid (%) Valid 1: Effective : Not-effective : No response Total Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 43

44 Valid (%) Missing 9: N.A d: Skill India scheme and programmes 1: Heard : Not heard d(a): (If heard) Are they effective or not effective? Valid (%) Valid 1: Effective : Not-effective : No response Total Missing 9: N.A e: Make in India scheme and programmes 1: Heard : Not heard e(a): (If heard) Are they effective or not effective? Valid (%) Valid 1: Effective : Not-effective : No response Total Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 44

45 Valid (%) Missing 9: N.A Q39: Out of these three statements, which one do you agree with the most? 1: Cow or buffalo, eating meat of both should be banned : Eating cow meat should be banned but eating buffalo meat should be allowed : There should not be any legal restriction on eating meat of any kind, be it cow or buffalo meat : No opinion Q40: Now I will ask you to compare M Karunanidhi and J Jayalalithaa. Who among the two do you think is better on the following matters: a: Running the administration/government of Tamil Nadu 1: Jayalalithaa : Karunanidhi : Others : Can't say b: For people like you 1: Jayalalithaa : Karunanidhi : Others : Can't say Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 45

46 c: For the development of Tamil Nadu 1: Jayalalithaa : Karunanidhi : Others : Can't say d: Concern for poor 1: Jayalalithaa : Karunanidhi : Others : Can't say Q41: Have you seen the following during this election campaign? a: Inclusion of bogus voters in the voter list 1: Have seen : Have not seen : Have not seen but heard of it : No response b: Clash between cadres/party workers of different parties 1: Have seen : Have not seen : Have not seen but heard of it Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 46

47 8: No response c: Any party or candidate distributing food items or liquor 1: Have seen : Have not seen : Have not seen but heard of it : No response Q42: Now if you compare the current elections in your area/locality with the previous elections. Do you think electoral malpractices in your area in the current elections have increased, decreased or you would say electoral malpractice never happened in your area? 1: Increased : Remained same : Decreased : Never happened : Can't say Q43: According to you how free and fair was the current election? Was it completely fair, somewhat fair, not much fair or not at all fair? 1: Completely fair : Somewhat fair : Not much fair : Not at all fair : Don't know : No response Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 47

48 Q44: What is your opinion about the performance of your MLA during the last five years would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with it? 1: Fully satisfied : Somewhat satisfied : Somewhat dissatisfied : Fully dissatisfied : No opinion Q45: Do you support or oppose the idea of releasing all the seven convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case? 1: Support : Oppose : Others : Can't say Q46: Which TV news channel do you watch the most? 1: Velicham TV : Jaya TV : Kalignar TV : Captain TV : Mega TV : Lotus TV : Makkal TV : Others : No response Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 48

49 Q47: Now I will read out two statements. Which statement do you agree with the most? 1: Political parties should not be allowed to own TV channels as they distort the news 2: There is no harm in political parties owning TV channels as it allows them to spread their message : Don't know Q48: Thinking of how you (or your family, in the case of first time voters) have voted in the last few elections, how would you describe yourself? Which party s traditional supporter are you? 00: Will not vote : Congress (INC) : BJP : AIADMK : DMK : Puthiya Tamilakam(PT) : Manithaneya Makkal Katchi : IUML : DMDK : MDMK : VCK : CPI : CPI(M) : Makkal Naala Kootani (MNK) : BSP : PMK : Independent : Not a supporter of any one party : Can't say/no response Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 49

50 Q49: How regularly do you do the following to obtain news/information on politics daily, sometimes, rarely or never? a: Watch TV 1: Daily : Sometimes : Rarely : Never : Can't say/don't know b: Read newspaper 1: Daily : Sometimes : Rarely : Never : Can't say/don't know c: Listen to radio 1: Daily : Sometimes : Rarely : Never : Can't say/don't know Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 50

51 d: Use internet/news website 1: Daily : Sometimes : Rarely : Never : Can't say/don't know Q50: Do you have the following accounts? a: Facebook account 1: No : Yes a(a): (If yes) How frequently do you use Facebook account for getting information about politics or expressing your views on politics - do you use them daily, sometimes, rarely or never? Valid (%) Valid 1: Daily : Sometimes : Rarely : Never : Can't say/don't know Total Missing 9: N.A Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 51

52 b: Twitter account? 1: No : Yes b(a): (If yes) How frequently do you use Twitter account for getting information about politics or expressing your views on politics - do you use them daily, sometimes, rarely or never? Valid (%) Valid 1: Daily : Sometimes : Rarely : Never : Can't say/don't know Total Missing 9: N.A c: Whats App 1: No : Yes c(a): (If yes) How frequently do you use Whats App for getting information about politics or expressing your views on politics - do you use them daily, sometimes, rarely or never? Valid (%) Valid 1: Daily : Sometimes : Rarely Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 52

53 Valid (%) 4: Never : Can't say/don't know Total Missing 9: N.A Q51: Which of these two statements do you agree with? 1: BJP is right in acting against those who it thinks are involved in anti-national activities 2: BJP is raising the issue of nationalism to divert people's attention from governance issues : Can't say Q52: There is the view that voters vote for a party or candidate because he/she has received personal gifts such as money/food/liquor from that party or candidate. In your area/locality/mohalla/village, how many people accept the distribution of such gifts? 1: No one : Very few : Some : Many : Almost every one : Don't know Q53: Generally how much money has been offered to an average voter in your area/ locality/village/ by the DMK in this election? 1: Nothing : Up to Rs Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 53

54 3: Rs. 501 to : Above Rs : Did not tell : Can't say Q54: Generally how much money has been offered to an average voter in your area/ locality/village/ by the AIADMK in this election? 1: Nothing : Up to Rs : Rs. 501 to : Above Rs : Did not tell : Can't say Q55: Should the AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu get another chance? 1: No : Yes : Can't say Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 54

55 BACKGROUND INFORMATION Z1: What is your age? Valid (%) Valid 1: Up to 25 yrs : yrs : yrs : yrs : 56 yrs. and above Total Missing 98: No answer Z2: Gender 1: Male : Female : Others 8.2 Z3: Up to what level have you studied? Valid (%) 0: Non Literate : Below Primary : Primary pass/ Middle fail : Middle pass/matric Fail : Matric : Intermediate/ College no degree : Graduate or equivalent : Post Graduate : Professional Degrees and Higher Research Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 55

56 Valid (%) Total Missing 9: N.A Z4: What is your Occupation? 01: Scientists : Engineers : Doctors : Lawyers : Accountants : College/Univ. Teachers : Writers : Modern Artists : Other higher professionals : Science and engineering technicians : Computer operators : Alternative doctors : Medical technicians : School teachers : Nursery teachers : Folk and commercial artists : Priests : Other lower professionals : Elected Officials: Top central/state level : Elected Officials: District level elected officials : Managers : Officials Class I : Officials Class II : Class III Employee (Clerical) : Superintendents : Traditional clerks 3.1 Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 56

57 28: Class IV Employee : Other administrative, managerial and clerical workers : Big businessmen : Medium businessmen : Small businessmen : Petty shopkeeper : Hawkers, Vendors : Sales executives : Salespersons : Shop Assistants : Rentier : Other businessmen : Waiters : Dhobi : Barbers, beauticians : Ayahs, maids, domestic servants : Chowkidars, caretakers : Sweepers, scavengers : Other service workers : Mechanics, machine tool operators, drivers : Electricians, Plumbers : Jewellers : Tailors : Weavers : Shoemakers : Carpenters : Other skilled workers : Miners : Masons, bricklayers : Potters : Furniture, basket, mat makers : Unskilled labourers : Other semi-skilled and unskilled workers 28.9 Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 57

58 70: Owner-cultivators 20 + Acres : Owner-cultivators Acres : Owner-cultivators 5-10 Acres : Owner-cultivators 1-5 Acres : Owner-cultivators 0-1 Acre : Tenant-cultivators 5+ Acres : Tenant-cultivators 0-5 Acres : Plantation workers : Agricultural labourers rearers : Other agriculture workers : Live-stock farming : Dairy farming : Poultry farming : Forest produce gatherer : Other breeders and cattle : House-wife/husband : Students not seeking employment : Employment seekers : Unemployed workers, non-workers : Any other occupation : Political activists, missionaries : Unidentifiable or unclassifiable : Not ascertained a: Are you the main earner of your household? 1: No : Yes Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 58